In the past, I've mentioned that the Toronto Raptors are a team to keep an eye on as the trade deadline approaches because of their young talent, expiring contracts, and large traded player exception. Once the drama surrounding Carmelo Anthony passes, league sources reiterated that they believe the Raptors will make a move. With so many teams waiting for a resolution on Anthony, Toronto has been limited in their discussions thus far. But once that's out of the way, one source said that they would be very surprised if the Raptors didn't make a move and described the front office as being "too quiet."

I'll believe it when i see it. The only thing is, we have a TPE, Peja, Jose, Expirings. So i wouldn't be shocked, especially with BC, he's pro-active. But i won't get my hopes up too high on us landing someone i would get overly excited about.

This is the Bleacher report fodder, but thought i'd throw this in here:

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OJ Mayo and Hasheem Thabeet for Jose Calderon and Draft Picks: The Changing of the Guard

The Toronto Raptors are in dire need of consistent wing production. DeMarr DeRozan has been hot of late but he should not be the starting SG until he can improve his shooting and develop some consistency.

However, with this trade, he can come off the bench behind Mayo and learn by watching him play (which is an improvement over watching Sonny Weems or Leandro Barbosa) or Toronto could make him the starting SF for the rest of the season.

I would recommend the latter, since this gives him time to show us what hes got by putting his great slashing skills on display and ultimately it gives him more playing time which will help him develop. In addition, if he can improve his defense than this could even be a great long term solution.

The bottom line is, this is a great short-term solution (i.e: for the remainder of the season) since we have nothing to lose.

Besides, having some real competition ahead of him on the depth-chart might even give DeRozan that motivation he needs to elevate his game to the next level.

if its miamis first round pick and some second rounders get it done if its our first rounder BC should be shot

not really. with the way its going were looking at the eighth pick. mayo is a third pick. definatly worth it, especially since were getting rid of jose's long contract, and considering this draft is only 3 deep, and considering we get a potential defencive stronghold for the centre position. i actually love this trade, no matter which draft pick gets thrown in. however i would like to see sam young here. maybe use the tpe for that?

not really. with the way its going were looking at the eighth pick. mayo is a third pick. definatly worth it, especially since were getting rid of jose's long contract, and considering this draft is only 3 deep, and considering we get a potential defencive stronghold for the centre position. i actually love this trade, no matter which draft pick gets thrown in. however i would like to see sam young here. maybe use the tpe for that?

I have to agree. If we give up anything worse then a 6th pick i'm all for it for Mayo. He's what 23? In a weak draft, it's a crap shoot and Mayo is a bonified you emering player that has skills. The hard part is how do we know where we'll end up in the draft.

not really. with the way its going were looking at the eighth pick. mayo is a third pick. definatly worth it, especially since were getting rid of jose's long contract, and considering this draft is only 3 deep, and considering we get a potential defencive stronghold for the centre position. i actually love this trade, no matter which draft pick gets thrown in. however i would like to see sam young here. maybe use the tpe for that?

+1 until you said Sam Young... would we really need another wing if Mayo was brought in?

Mayo was a third pick... Why wouldn't we move our pick to bring him in... he'd fit with our group especially with DD moving to the SF spot. Thabeet is a guy I've actually soured on, but at least he's big enough to back up at C for now.

I have to agree. If we give up anything worse then a 6th pick i'm all for it for Mayo. He's what 23? In a weak draft, it's a crap shoot and Mayo is a bonified you emering player that has skills. The hard part is how do we know where we'll end up in the draft.

Moving Jose out might actually make our pick better... but it would have to be a better player than Mayo to not do this deal...